DNA Technology Using advances in DNA to solve problems
DNA sequencing Figuring out the order of the nucleotides of a DNA sequence
Genetic Screening Able to identify mutations and their resulting diseases Create new medications
Human Genome Project Mapping out the entire DNA sequence (genome) of an “average” human
Human Genome Project
Genetic Engineering DNA is a universal code Able to take a gene from one organism and put it into another
Medical applications Can get bacteria to produce huge quantities of drugs (like insulin)
Agricultural applications More nutritious food Food that lasts longer Produce own pesticides
Other uses… (spider goats!)
DNA fingerprinting Looks at the parts of your DNA that are NOT identical Cut it into pieces Separate the pieces using electricity Works like chromatography
Differences Crime suspect: exact match Paternity testing: only half match WHY?